Official BMW M3 M4 Specs: 430HP, 369+ LB-FT, Under 3306 Pounds, Bi-Turbo Inline 6 Cyl

Technic · 09-24-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeriley

Good sign full leather interior is in the works, anything to improve that cabin.

Of all things (weight, engine, exterior), the Full Leather interior was the real deal breaker for me. It will really transform the interior to justify the price premium.

Already budgeted ~$20,000 in options: Full Leather Bicolor interior, CC BBK, M-DCT, LED headlights, Technology, Premium and Competition (2nd year) Packages.

Bring it on.

GEO147 · 09-24-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Did you guys notice the electronic valves on each side of the exhaust?

My 135i had this, but we modified it to stay open all the time

Same stupid exhaust hangers that fail repeatedly?? Sounds like fun to drive which is most important in an M3 variant imo.

DASHOCKER · 09-24-2013, 05:58 PM

wow.. just wow..

Lorde · 09-24-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by richardg

Anyone notice that the extended leather actually comes up on the dash now. You can see the stitches on two of the three cars. (random. I know no one gives a crap lol)

I like it!

I bet nav will be standard now too.

If so, we're looking at least 63k base for the M3, 66k for the M4.

But that's just my speculation.

malter2.0 · 09-24-2013, 05:58 PM

80kg lower than predecessor...

3706 lb-176 lb=3530lb

...not 3306.

that's 224 lb worth of difference....

confuse and conquer...

hellrotm · 09-24-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer

A little down on torque (hoped for 400) very light, but electric steering is a bummer. I was hoping for hydraulic system. Well we'll see if we can live with electric setup. Tach looks like over 8000rpm but cut off probably at 7800. Not the best but ok.
BMW bring this beast out the shadow damn it!

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Originally Posted by ixse

to me 7800 redline with FI car is fantastic result. i might have to end my lease sooner than expected..

Where are you guys getting 7,800?

Above 7,500 doesn't mean 7,800.

Jason · 09-24-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Did you guys notice the electronic valves on each side of the exhaust?

My 135i had this, but we modified it to stay open all the time

Yep, that electronic valves are listed in the specs in the first post.

radiantm3 · 09-24-2013, 05:59 PM

So ///Marketing was smart to post the dry weight. Everyone now thinks its like 400lbs lighter than its predecessor. And synchro match downshifting is the stupidest feature ever. If you don't want to drive a manual properly, just get DCT. Its pretty simple. Really hope that is off by default.

Other than that, the car sounds like it will be fantastic.

eMvy · 09-24-2013, 06:00 PM

Jason · 09-24-2013, 06:00 PM

We took a ride with Bruno Spengler in the prototype and have an on-board video which I'll be posting soon. Great sounds from inside the cabin.

insane79 · 09-24-2013, 06:01 PM

Did i miss seeing it or its not mentioned? whats the cc/capacity of the engine?
4.4 or 3.0?

Thanks..

///Megalomaniac · 09-24-2013, 06:02 PM

Did anyone notice the yellow colour on the door?!

Seems like this is the yellow colour Jason said will come as an option!

markeh · 09-24-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bart@AUTOcouture

Just take my wallet.

Thats what I'm going to be saying to you guys in a little.

ManAndMachine · 09-24-2013, 06:03 PM

Incredible stuff once again from BMW M division!!

That curb weight is the highlight of this car for sure

Jason · 09-24-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Megalomaniac

Did anyone notice the yellow colour on the door?!

Seems like this is the yellow colour Jason said will come as an option!

Good eye!!

chiphead · 09-24-2013, 06:04 PM

I know this is apples/oranges, but throwing some HP, TQ, WT, hp/wt ratio # out there:

M4 Cayman S C7
430 325 455
369 273 460
3306 2910 3298
7.68 8.95 7.24

Xelloss · 09-24-2013, 06:05 PM

I honestly couldn't be any more happier with the initial specifications of the F8X M3/M4. As I passed on the E9X M3 (a future icon no less) for that extra something, my patience seems to be warranted and it looks like I'll be retiring my E46 M3 in two years as it stands now. Great job BMW M!

///Megalomaniac · 09-24-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Good eye!!

I'm a colour spotter!

THE-FN-MAN · 09-24-2013, 06:05 PM

I'm still reserving my "wows" for after my test drive...

cncmastr · 09-24-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

3,306

Awesome release post!

ROTFL!

Vervain · 09-24-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

the turbos look gnarly and the car looks BEAST MODE. I just hope that those aren't the production guages. meh. and exhaust as always meh. AKRA!

I don't think they are the production gauges. They look like crooked cut-outs slapped onto the black panel, to me.
Also notice that the first and second interior pics are from a different car. The first one has a non-leather dash with the interior trim piece covered, but the second one shows the black-gloss trim piece and has a leather dash.

I also noticed a speed-readout on the black panel!! I'm hoping for a full black-panel display.

Zeiss · 09-24-2013, 06:06 PM

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automatic throttle blips on downshift

Been waiting for this!

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